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Uncle Pasha's Dacha

On the Volga, near the city of Staritsa,
Tver region,
between Moscow & St. Petersburg.

Enjoy horse riding? Four gentle home-raised horses and endless trails through woods and hills are waiting for you.

Horse riding lessons can be arranged.

Unspoiled and sparsely populated area.

Paddle and motor boats available.

Explore miles of catacombs.

Russian conversation practice with true down-to-earth natives.

..And much more..

 

      Suggested contributions:
 $40 (1000 roubles) a day for basic accommodation, food, and 
 unlimited unaccompanied horse rides*.

 Ample opportunities for hands-on participation.

 DETAILS HERE

paul_voytinsky@yahoo.com
8-910-932-5546 (+7-910-932-5546 if calling from abroad)
 Full contact info

 
April 13, 2008
 May 5, 2007 
 Feb. 9, 2007
April 23, 2006

 

 

The RUSSIAN version
is much more complete
and up-to-date. Procede there if you can 

 

Summaries in
Deutsch  
Francais
Italiano

 

 

     

 

 


Riding lessons
available most of August to those who will tolerate my scratchy English and accept non-nonsense teaching method that in its essence is just "get on and go".

$15/HOUR

(RIDING INSTRUCTION ARE PROVIDED, AT NO EXTRA CHARGE, TO VIP CLIENTS)

 


Tents, sleeping bags,
and other camping gear is available for those interested in long rides.

 Need a place to stay in Moscow? For cheap and real cheap accommodation see www.cheap-moscow.com/homestay.htm and related pages. "Decently budget" travellers may consider my apartment on the canal right across Red Square. Please note that I'm no able to issue invitations and register your visa. For St. Petersburg accommodation starting at $25-30/night proceed HERE.  Small towns and villages between Moscow & St. Petersburg are documented at www.staritsa.info

 

 

 

 

Russian version

 Background
 by Mike & Mike from England,
 our guests in the summer of 2003
(See Michael Throughton, Letter from Staritsa)

 
 

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*This includes no service. The roof over your head is there. Firewood is outside, and please DO NOT CHOP IT IN THE HOUSE. Horses are out there in the field, and if they walk away it is your problem, not mine. You will always find potatoes, oatmeal, bread and a few other such staples in the kitchen but don't expect somebody will cook and do dishes for you. If you need more, consider VIP service described at the Russian version of this site. $40 or 1000 roubles are your contribution to the cost of feeding animals, fixing the house, and generally keeping the place afloat. My time and attention are NOT included. IF YOU NEED MORE CONSIDER REQUESTING VIP SERVICE THAT INCLUDES PREPARED MEALS, RIDING LESSONS, SAUNA, LAUNDRY ETC. ETC.  PRESENTLY THE VIP RATE IS 1500 ROUBLES ($60) PER DAY AND MAKES YOU ENTITLED TO TWO HOURS OF MY UNDIVIDED ATTENTION THAT MATERIALIZED INTO RIDING LESSONS, PREPARED MEALS, OR WHATEVER YOU WANT. Poor travellers consider off-season specials that can get as low as  $150/week..